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Course Overview

Our Psychology courses are designed to meet the growing need for effective, skilled, and forward-thinking psychologists. This course has researched at its heart, empowering you to create new knowledge in the field of Psychology.

  • Use specialist facilities, including our psychological observation suite and eye tracker equipment, EEG for recording brain activity, and Babylab for ethical research with babies and young children
  • Learn from lecturers at the forefront of psychological research – you’ll have opportunities to contribute to their projects and to conduct your own research
  • Gain applied experience through work placement opportunities so that you develop the vital skills that employers are looking for
  • Psychological studies can help shape healthier societies across the world. Our course content links to global initiatives including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals where 'Good Health and Wellbeing' is prioritised.

As the scientific study of human thought and behaviour, psychology is a fascinating subject and opens up diverse career avenues. With professional recognition from the British Psychological Society, our course is intellectually challenging, giving you a platform to explore the latest debates about the social, developmental, cognitive and biological dimensions of behaviour.

You’ll join a strong community of staff and students who are passionate about psychology, gaining the theoretical knowledge and applied research skills that employers across many different sectors are seeking.

This is a research-led degree, which means you'll be taught by expert staff who are conducting influential studies into the specific areas of psychology you study - examples of their current research topics include mental health and wellbeing, compassion and mindfulness, autism, maths anxiety, nature connectedness, paranormal beliefs, and the psychological aspects of pain, anxiety and addiction. You'll also benefit from guest lectures by world-class researchers. As part of the course, you’ll conduct your own research and have the opportunity to contribute to the cutting-edge psychological research projects underway at the University. You'll also have access to specialist software to learn how to design, conduct, analyse and report both qualitative and quantitative research in psychology.

As part of your studies, you’ll look at the applications of psychology in a wide range of areas – from understanding the nature and causes of mental illness to investigating decision-making in real-life situations. The course offers optional modules, allowing you to tailor your degree to a career path or area of interest, such as:

  • Health issues
  • Developmental
  • Research
  • Biopsychology
  • Behaviour
  • Cognitive
  • Social interactions

Our courses provide the opportunity to study with a placement year to help you translate theory into practice, and enhance your employability. BSc (Hons) Psychology student, Sara Slamkova talks about her experience on the course below.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

Requirement What we're looking for
UCAS points 120
Specific requirements at A-level

No specific subject requirements

Specific requirements at GCSE At least five GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English at grade 4/C or above
IELTS 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in each skills area)
Interview / Audition N/A
Portfolio N/A

Alternative entry qualifications

  • BTEC - DDM
  • Pass Access to HE Diploma 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15 Merit: 24 Pass: 6

English language Requirements

IELTS: 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in each skills area)

Fees

Type Full-time Part-time
UK

£9250 per year

£1155 per 20 credit module

International/EU

£14045 per year

N/A


This information was accurate on : 26/04/2021
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